Ericsson MX8400 User guide

MX8400 Multiplexe

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Software Version 5.2.0 (and later)

REFERENCE GUIDE

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Contents

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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter identifies the equipment versions covered by this Reference Guide;

describes the purpose of the equipment in a typical system; provides a summary of

its main features; identifies the controls, indicators and connectors in a guided tour

of the front and rear panels; and lists the available options.

Chapter 2: Installing and Powering Up

This chapter provides a guide to the suitability of an installation; gives detailed

procedures for the preparation, installation and configuration of the equipment

including important safety information; provides pin-out details of the external

connectors; and details the power-up/-down procedures.

Chapter 3: Hardware Options and Software Licenses

This chapter describes the hardware options and software licenses.

Chapter 4: Operating the MX8400 Multiplexer using nCompass Control

This chapter describes how to set the IP address of the MX8400 Multiplexer to allow

it to connect to nCompass Control.

Chapter 5: Preventive Maintenance and Fault-Finding

This chapter details routine maintenance tasks to be performed; provides general

servicing advice, and information regarding warranty and maintenance; provides a

full list the error messages

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that may occur, and any appropriate Operator action to

be taken; provides general fault-finding information for other types of problem which

may be encountered; and provides relevant disposal information.

Annex A: Glossary

Annex B: Technical Specification

Annex C: Static Parameters

Annex D: Conditional Access

Annex E: Redundancy Modes

Annex F: IP Protocol Stack

Annex G: ProMPEG FEC Support for IP Streaming

Annex H: Setting up the SFN Functionality

Annex I: PSIG Support

Annex J: BISS Support

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Please note that relevant extracts of this list appears in appropriate sections throughout this Reference Guide.

Preliminary Pages

Introduction

This Reference Guide provides instructions and information for the installation,

operation of the MX8400 Multiplexer.

This Reference Guide should be kept in a safe place for reference for the life of the

equipment. It is not intended that this Reference Guide will be amended by the issue

of individual pages. Any revision will be by a complete reissue. Further copies of this

Reference Guide can be ordered from the address listed in Page vi, Customer

Services. If passing the equipment to a third party, also pass the relevant

documentation.

Revision History

Issues of this Reference Guide are listed below:

Issue Date Software

Version

Comments

1 Feb 2009 2.0.0

RJ-45 Ethernet Option Card with PRO MPEG FEC

added.

2 Nov 2009 3.0.0

SFN functionality added and associated GPS

Interface card supported.

Missing PID Monitoring supported. DVB PSIG

interface supported.

Various other improvements to the specification and

functionality.

References to nCC revised and updated.

3 Dec 2010 5.0.0

Program Level Redundancy functionality added.

Streaming EMMs to Multiple Output Transport

Streams

Under nCC, now allows remultiplexing of transport

streams without reading or processing PCR

information

Carriage of ECMs for Services in the Clear

Rear panel indicators now show status of ASI inputs

and outputs.

A Jan 2011 5.0.0

Allocation of Ericsson Number Identity and Rebrand

completed.

B Nov 2011 5.2.0 Inclusion of Dual PSU and BISS Modes 1 and 2.

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Associated Documents

The following manuals/guides are also associated with this equipment:

Ericsson Part Number Original Part No, Title

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Guide

Trademarks

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

The manufacturer can not be held responsible for injuries or damage where

warnings and cautions have been ignored or taken lightly.

Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is

operated.

Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

Warning!

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and are placed immediately preceding the point at which the reader requires them.

Note: Notes provide supplementary information. They are highlighted for

emphasis, as in this example, and are placed immediately after the relevant

text.

EMC Compliance

This equipment is certified to the EMC requirements detailed in Annex B, Technical

Specification. To maintain this certification, only use the leads supplied or if in doubt

contact Customer Services.

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Contact Information

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Technical Training

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1 Introduction

Chapter 1

Contents

1.1 Terminology..........................................................................................1-3

1.2 Scope of this Guide ..............................................................................1-3

1.2.1 Who Should Use this Guide .................................................................1-3

1.2.2 What this Guide Describes ................................................................... 1-3

1.2.2.1 Identifying the Equipment ..................................................................... 1-3

1.2.2.2 Product Codes......................................................................................1-4

1.2.3 Equipment Information Label................................................................ 1-5

1.2.3.1 Contents of Label .................................................................................1-5

1.2.3.2 Firmware/Software Versions ................................................................1-5

1.3 Summary of Features ...........................................................................1-6

1.3.1 Overview............................................................................................... 1-6

1.3.2 Main Features....................................................................................... 1-6

1.3.2.1 Program Specific Information Generator (PSIG) .................................. 1-7

1.3.2.2 Program Clock Reference (PCR) ......................................................... 1-7

1.3.2.3 Frequency Synchronization .................................................................. 1-8

1.3.2.4 Table Generation..................................................................................1-8

1.3.2.5 TS IP Summary of Features .................................................................1-8

1.3.2.6 ASI Input/Output Summary of Features ...............................................1-8

1.3.2.7 Dual PSU..............................................................................................1-9

1.3.3 Remote Reflex......................................................................................1-9

1.3.3.1 Statistical Multiplexing ..........................................................................1-9

1.3.3.2 Remote Statistical Multiplexing............................................................. 1-9

1.3.3.3 Reflex Operation................................................................................... 1-9

1.3.3.4 Reflex Static Parameters.................................................................... 1-10

1.3.4 Conditional Access ............................................................................. 1-11

1.3.4.1 DVB CA (Option) ................................................................................1-11

1.3.4.2 BISS ...................................................................................................1-11

1.3.5 Single Frequency Networks Functionality...........................................1-11

1.3.6 Extended Functionality .......................................................................1-11

1.4 Role of the MX8400 Multiplexer .........................................................1-12

1.4.1 The MX8400 Multiplexer as an iSIS 8000 Solution Component.........1-12

1.4.2 MX8400 Multiplexer Control Using nCompass................................... 1-12

1.5 Guided Tour........................................................................................ 1-12

1.5.1 Construction .......................................................................................1-12

1.5.2 Indicators ............................................................................................ 1-13

1.5.2.1 Front Panel Indicators ........................................................................1-13

1.5.2.2 Rear Panel Connectors ......................................................................1-13

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1.5.2.3 Rear Panel Indicators......................................................................... 1-14

List of Figures

Figure 1.1 Front View of the MX8400 Multiplexer [Dual PSU]............................... 1-4

Figure 1.2 Current Label (Affixed to the side of the unit) ....................................... 1-5

Figure 1.3 Current Label (Affixed to the rear of the unit) ....................................... 1-5

Figure 1.4 The Role of the MX8400 Multiplexer in a Cable Distribution System . 1-12

Figure 1.5 Front Panel Indicators ........................................................................ 1-13

Figure 1.6 Typical Rear View of the MX8400 Multiplexer.................................... 1-13

Figure 1.7 Rear Panel Indicators ......................................................................... 1-14

List of Tables

Table 1.1 Model Number Descriptions .................................................................. 1-4

Table 1.2 Software License Key Descriptions ....................................................... 1-4

Table 1.3 Static Parameters [Reflex] ................................................................... 1-10

Introduction

1.1 Terminology

In this Reference Guide, the following definitions apply:

• MX8400 or MX8400 Multiplexer refers to the product MX8400 MPEG

Video/Audio/Data Multiplexer;

• Multiplexer refers to a single multiplexing engine within the MX8400 which

provides a single multi-program transport stream (MPTS) output.

1.2 Scope of this Guide

1.2.1 Who Should Use this Guide

This guide is written for operators and users of the MX8400 MPEG

Video/Audio/Data Multiplexer and describes its functions and operation. It will assist

in the installation and day-to-day care and operation of the unit. Maintenance

information that requires covers to be removed is not included.

Warning!

Do not remove the covers of this equipment. Hazardous voltages are present within

this equipment and may be exposed if the covers are removed. Only suitably trained

and experienced service engineers are permitted to service this equipment.

Caution!

Unauthorized maintenance or the use of non-approved replacements may affect the

equipment specification and invalidate any warranties.

1.2.2 What this Guide Describes

1.2.2.1 Identifying the Equipment

Figure 1.1 shows the front of the MX8400 MPEG Video/Audio/Data Multiplexer.

There are no controls or connectors at the front panel. However, the PSU (dual if

two are fitted) are accessed from the front panel.

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Figure 1.1 Front View of the MX8400 Multiplexer [Dual PSU]

1.2.2.2 Product Codes

This guide covers products with the marketing codes shown below. See Table 1.1

for a full explanation of the marketing codes, labeling and descriptions.

Table 1.1 Model Number Descriptions

Model Number

E10246

Marketing Code

MX8400/BAS/DPS

Description

2U base Unit with S13512 master card

Summary of Features

See Section 1.3

Price Object Number

FAZ 101 0114/31

The functionality of the Multiplexer can be augmented by purchasing software

licensing keys. These are described in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2 Software License Key Descriptions

Marketing Code:

MX8400/SWO/…

MUX DVBCA DVBCA/EXT SFN

Option

Additional

Multiplexed Output

DVB CA Base

Option

Additional DVB CA

System Support

Additional SFN

Capable TS Output

Description

Enables each

additional MPTS

output.

Enables DVB

Common

Scrambling

Algorithm for one

transport stream.

Enables DVB

Common

Scrambling

Algorithm for each

additional

multiplexed output

transport stream

Enables additional

SFN capable TS

outputs

Price Object

Number

FAZ 101 0114/8 FAZ 101 0114/6 FAZ 101 0114/7 FAZ 101 0114/10

Supply Object

Number

FAT 102 0184 FAT 102 0185 FAT 102 0186 FAT 102 0189

Note: See Chapter 3, Hardware Options, and Software Licenses for information

relating to other purchasable options and licenses.

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1.2.3 Equipment Information Label

1.2.3.1 Contents of Label

On the side and rear of the unit there are information labels Figures 1.2 & Figure 1.3

Which Identifies the configuration of the unit. The inclusion of options may affect the

rear panel labeling

Figure 1.2 Current Label (Affixed to the side of the unit)

Figure 1.3 Current Label (Affixed to the rear of the unit)

8000 MULTIPLEXER

Serial No.TB46323

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MX8400/BAS

Product Number

A code which

identifies the

product for

Serial Number

A unique number

for unit

Bar Code

Used for unit

identification

in the

manufacturing

process

Equipment

Number and

Product Type

8000

MULTIPLEXER

S/N TB46323

KDU XXX XXX/X

1.2.3.2 Firmware/Software Versions

This guide has been written to cover the functionality of the firmware/software

versions which are contained within the Release Version 5.2.0

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.

This guide continues to be relevant to subsequent build versions where the

functionality of the equipment has not changed. Where the build standard changes

the functionality, a new issue of this guide will be provided.

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Release Version 3.0 and later guarantees option card functionality. Versions earlier than 2.0.0 do not support all option cards.

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1.3 Summary of Features

1.3.1 Overview

The MX8400 MPEG Video/Audio/Data Multiplexer is housed in a 2RU, 19-inch rack

mounted unit. It is designed to meet the needs of IP distribution infrastructures. It is

ideally suited to a wide range of multiplexing and re-multiplexing applications. These

include primary multiplexing in headends for Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite

contribution and distribution systems. It can also provide the hub for applications in

cable and terrestrial television central headends.

1.3.2 Main Features

• Up to eight independent output transport streams, each capable of creating a

multi-program stream conforming to the MPEG-2 transport layer specification

(ISO/IEC 13818-1 MPEG-2 Systems). Each multiplexer can be configured

independently e.g. output data rates, PCR mode of operation.

Note: The MX8400/BAS provides a single multiplexer engine which produces a

single output transport stream, additional multiplexers are a licensable

feature (MX8400/SWO/MUX).

• The maximum output bit rate for a single multiplexer is 250 Mbps. The

resolution, to which the output rate of a transport stream can be set, by entering

a bit rate, is 1 bps.

• The output bit rate can be set exactly to any of the DVB-T modes.

• SFN adapter functionality is included to produce an output transport stream in

accordance to TS 101 191 V1.4.1.

Note: When operating in SFN mode, the output bit rate is calculated as described

in Annex H.

• The maximum aggregated output bit rate is 1 Gbps, shared across the transport

streams created.

• Each multiplexer supports Ericsson Reflex Statistical Multiplexing (see also

Section 1.3.3 for Remote Reflex). This enables connected Encoders to be

grouped together to share an overall group bit rate, allocating a percentage of

the total bit rate to each Encoder depending on the complexity of the encoded

content.

• Ericsson Reflex Statistical Multiplexing allows bandwidth harvesting to help

maintain quality targets. Any bit rates not being used by multiplexed components

are distributed across all component video services. Data rate sharing between

components allows a user-defined higher quality-target component to take

bandwidth from user-defined lower quality-target components.

• Internal time references are used to ensure the multiplexing process does not

affect time critical data.

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• Multiplexer output transport streams can be created from any services or

components carried on any input transport stream. A single component can also

be used in multiple output transport streams. Each multiplexer engine receives

PSI/SI/PSIP table data via nCompass Control and manages the carousel

insertion of that data into the associated transport stream output.

• A maximum of 8192 PIDs for each multiplexer is supported.

• The dynamic PID tracking of incoming services is supported.

• PID filtering is supported to allow the removal of unwanted PIDs.

• PID remapping is supported to allow a component received on one PID to be

output on a different PID.

• Missing incoming PIDs can be detected and used to initiate appropriate alarms

to nCompass Control. Detected PIDs can also be excluded from the monitoring.

• The MX8400 can operate in both active and redundant modes. Synchronization

of MX8400 configurations is automatically maintained for redundant mode of

operation.

• The MX8400 provides Program Level Redundancy by sourcing any transport

streams missing from the primary network from the secondary network without

affecting any other active service. Refer to Annex E, Redundancy Modes for

further details.

• The MX8400 supports dual redundant 10/100 Ethernet interfaces for system

control and for CA data.

• The MX8400 supports a single fixed power supply(100-240 V AC)

• The MX8400 supports an Alarm relay connection.

1.3.2.1 Program Specific Information Generator (PSIG)

PSIG (described by ETSI TS 103 197, DVB: High-end Implementation of DVB

Simulcrypt) is supported by this release of the MX8400.

The PSI Generator (PSIG) is defined as the head-end process(es) responsible for

generating MPEG-2 PSI (Program Specific Information) tables.

Note: Please refer to Annex I PSIG Support for further information.

1.3.2.2 Program Clock Reference (PCR)

• Multiplexing non-time stamped components (e.g. DVB Subtitles or MHEG Data)

between incoming services is supported.

• The MX8400 supports mixing time stamped components that reference valid

PCR PIDs from different remultiplexed feeds/incoming services. This is normally

only supported with feeds that use a single PCR reference in the incoming

transport stream or single PCR based Encoder's inputs.

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• Each multiplexer supports the use of re-multiplexed PCRs (that is all multiplexed

services maintain their original program clock reference) or a single common

PCR (all incoming services are time adjusted to reference an internally

generated PCR).

Note: When operating in single PCR mode all contributing services must be

locked to a single common clock reference e.g. studio clock (HSYNC IN).

• Release 5 of the MX8400 provides the capability, under nCC control, to allow

the remultiplexing of transport streams without reading, analyzing or processing

the PCR. This means the user can specify that an incoming transport stream

uses a raw bit rate measurement (i.e. ignore the PCR values in the transport

stream).

1.3.2.3 Frequency Synchronization

• The main MX8400 system reference clock is an internal 27 MHz voltage

controlled oscillator. It can be locked to an externally sourced clock reference,

via the HYSNC input or GPS input. It can, also, be locked to the high-precision

on-board clock if no external source is available.

• Dual HSYNC clock inputs support the option of locking an internal frequency

reference to an external studio clock. The external clock reference is

configurable to accept 625 or 525 line video standards.

• Dual HYSNC clock output.

1.3.2.4 Table Generation

• The MX8400 can generate and insert the DVB Time and Date Table.

• The MX8400 can insert the DVB Time Offset Table. (This requires the use of

third-party equipment.)

• The MX8400 can insert the PSIP System Time Table. (This will require the use

of third-party equipment.)

1.3.2.5 TS IP Summary of Features

• Four independent

2

GbE transport stream data ports are provided. Each port

supports both RTP and UDP formatted packets.

• GbE interfaces support IP packet jitter removal

1.3.2.6 ASI Input/Output Summary of Features

• Four ASI outputs are provided. These support 188 and 204 byte transport

stream packets and are able to operate in byte and single packet burst mode.

• Two ASI inputs are provided. These support 188 and 204 byte transport stream

packets and are able to operate in byte and single packet burst mode.

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Each port has its own MAC address.

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• Indicators at the rear panel of the unit indicate the status of the ASI input and

outputs. These are described in Section 2.7.5 of Chapter 2, Installing and

Powering Up.

1.3.2.7 Dual PSU

The MX8400 Multiplexer is now available with dual hot-swap PSUs. See Chapter 5

for more information relating to the PSU.

Note: This is a new product and not an upgrade path.

1.3.3 Remote Reflex

1.3.3.1 Statistical Multiplexing

Statistical multiplexing delivers the efficient use of bandwidth whilst maintaining

picture quality. It makes use of the variable bit rate nature of video compression and

the improbability that all channels will peak in bit- rate demand simultaneously.

Grouping encoders together and allowing the group to share an aggregate pool of

bit rate enables the head-end system to provide either a better picture quality than

constant bit rate operation, or to maintain constant quality while adding more

channels into the multiplex.

Reflex is Ericsson's implementation of statistical multiplexing and is associated with

a multiplexer being co-sited with the encoder-sourced services. Remote Reflex is

used when services are sourced from encoders which are sited remotely from the

multiplexer.

1.3.3.2 Remote Statistical Multiplexing

With the introduction of IP-based connectivity between the MX8400 multiplexer and

the new encoder ranges, the Reflex technology has been extended to support

encoders located at remote locations over Wide Area Network to offer additional

benefits of further improved picture quality, higher efficiency and reduced capital

expenditure.

Up to 64 services for each output transport stream can be supported using Remote

Reflex. However, the total number of outgoing services across all transport streams

is limited to 400.

Remote Statistical Multiplexing is only available over IP and is not available for ASI

connections.

1.3.3.3 Reflex Operation

Remote Reflex allows statistical multiplexing of encoders located at a distance from

the MX8400, providing that the largest network latency between an encoder and the

MX8400 is no greater than 400 milliseconds.

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A system dependant delay constant is defined at the system configuration stage.

The MX8400 calculates the latency for individual Encoders and sets buffers

appropriately to ensure all Encoders within the system experience the same network

delay. This is achieved by ensuring the delay an Encoder service experiences is

equal to the predefined system delay constant.

An Encoder at a remote site will experience a larger delay in the network and is

therefore delayed less within the MX8400 input than an local based Encoder service

which is part of that the same Remote Reflex group.

1.3.3.4 Reflex Static Parameters

Table 1.3 lists all the static parameters associated with the Reflex function.

Table 1.3 Static Parameters [Reflex]

Name

Description Value

(25Hz

encoder

system)

Value

(29.97Hz

encoder

system)

Status Update

Period

Interval between V4 Reflex status reports from

encoder.

400 ms 133 ms

V1 Reflex Update

Rate

The rate(times/sec) at which set bit rate

messages are sent to V1 Reflex encoders.

25 s 30 s

Encoder Wait Time

For V1 reflex, the timeout period for all poll

responses from the encoders to be received by

the mux.

25 ms 18 ms

Reflex Delay

Delay in activating a reflex input, after

configuration.

3 s 3 s

V4 Reflex Update

Rate

The rate(times/sec) at which set bit rate

messages are sent to V4 Reflex encoders.

25 s 30

V4 Reflex Mux

Lookahead

The mux lookahead period used to calculate apply

time in V4 Reflex set bit rate messages.

400 ms 330 ms

PCR exchange

interval

Interval between mux sending PCR Exchange

messages to V4 Reflex encoders.

1000 ms

Bit rate On Failure

Delay ms

Delay period before assuming configured bit rate

on failure value for failing V4 Reflex encoder

2500 ms 2500 ms

Reflex broadcast V1 Reflex broadcast messaging - on/off off off

Note: In Table 1.3, V1 Reflex refers to Reflex and V4 Reflex refers to Remote

Reflex.

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1.3.4 Conditional Access

1.3.4.1 DVB CA (Option)

• DVB CA, compliant with ETSI TS 103 197 V1.4.1, is supported via two RJ-45

GbE Ethernet connectors.

• CA is supported on all eight output transport streams.

1.3.4.2 BISS

• BISS

3

Modes 0 and 1 are supported as standard on this release. The

scrambling mechanism, as defined in the DVB-CSA specification, is applied at

the Transport level only. This is configured using nCompass Control.

- Mode 0: No scrambling.

- Mode 1: All components are scrambled by a fixed Control Word (CW),

derived from a clear Session Word (SW). The MX8400 accepts the session

word is via an XML control interface. Any invalid session words will be

rejected (it must be a 12 character hex string).

• Individual transport streams can be scrambled simultaneously with either

DVB CA or BISS but not individual components. The MX8400 will only support

one scrambling method on a single PID.

1.3.5 Single Frequency Networks Functionality

The MX8400 Multiplexer supports up to eight output transport streams with SFN

data. The SFN data for each output transport stream can be configured

independently via nCompass Control.

Note: Please refer to Annex H Setting up the SFN Functionality for further

information.

1.3.6 Extended Functionality

Multiplexer functionality can be extended by the use of purchasable options. See

Chapter 3, Hardware Options and Software Licenses for information.

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Basic Interoperable Scrambling System: Non-proprietary encryption from EBU (Tech3290).

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1.4 Role of the MX8400 Multiplexer

1.4.1 The MX8400 Multiplexer as an iSIS 8000 Solution Component

The MX8400 Multiplexer is a component of Ericsson iSIS 8000 solution and is

designed for use by broadcasters and distributors of video, audio and data services.

F

igure 1.4 shows the MX8400 Multiplexer’s role in a cable distribution scheme.

Figure 1.4 The Role of the MX8400 Multiplexer in a Cable Distribution System

1.4.2 MX8400 Multiplexer Control Using nCompass

The MX8400 Multiplexer is designed for unattended operation. Operation is through

the Ericsson’s nCompass GUI.

1.5 Guided Tour

1.5.1 Construction

The MX8400 Multiplexer is a modular construction comprising a main board and a

fixed PSU. It is constructed using a screened self-ventilated housing with all inputs

and outputs via rear panel connectors.

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